Building a "Computer Desk"

[Actuosity]

Im setting out to build a computer desk that completely houses my computer within the desk itself. I was wondering if anyone knew any specific woods that would generally suit this purpose really well

[Guest]

I just built stuff out of what ever I find sand stain then put that layer of clear stuff on it

[wng_kingsley7]

depends on if its a soft or hardwood. I know my dt

[Nallown]

I just built stuff out of what ever I find sand stain then put that layer of clear stuff on it

Can you make a dragon out of a pet rock?

[SirRoderick]

Anything that holds up a hunk of metal. No special requirements at all.

[Drown]

The main factor here is not 'wether or not it can support a computer'. How much experience do you have? What kind of look do you want? What's your budget? Some wood types are easier to work with, some are cheaper, etc. Oak is generally a good choice, not too hard to work with, relatively non-expensive, it's hardwood so you don't have to worry about dents or stuff like that when you work on it, etc.

[Guest]

Can you make a dragon out of a pet rock?

Yeah put button eyes and makes wings out of cardboard and spray paint it black

[Nallown]

Yeah put button eyes and makes wings out of cardboard and pray paint it black

Pray paint? Hmm I'm not sure whether praying to have paint on a rock would work that well. You pray to beg something from god such as his support or something like that but I don't think that he would (s)pray paint it for you.

[Guest]

Pray paint? Hmm I'm not sure whether praying to have paint on a rock would work that well. You pray to beg something from god such as his support or something like that but I don't think that he would (s)pray paint it for you.

you don't have to be a asshole, I'm using school iPads and I can't disable auto correct

[Nallown]

you don't have to be a asshole, I'm using school iPads and I can't disable auto correct

hahah I was just joking don't take it seriously

[Actuosity]

The main factor here is not 'wether or not it can support a computer'. How much experience do you have? What kind of look do you want? What's your budget? Some wood types are easier to work with, some are cheaper, etc. Oak is generally a good choice, not too hard to work with, relatively non-expensive, it's hardwood so you don't have to worry about dents or stuff like that when you work on it, etc.

I have a lot of hardware experience and electrical experience, However Not much wood working experience, That is why I'm asking. I'dd like a dark wood, I want a dark modern look, and it needs to be able to hold 150 pounds. Also Im looking to stay under 400$

[Drown]

I have a lot of hardware experience and electrical experience, However Not much wood working experience, That is why I'm asking. I'dd like a dark wood, I want a dark modern look, and it needs to be able to hold 150 pounds. 

 

The weight shouldn't be an issue, a well-built desk could easily hold a few people standing on it! What kind of tools do you have?

 

For the darker look, the easiest solution is to add a colored finish that will be of the color you'd like. Don't buy the wood in function of its look/color, usually you can obtain a very good result by painting and applying a nice finish to most type of wood.

[Actuosity]

The weight shouldn't be an issue, a well-built desk could easily hold a few people standing on it! What kind of tools do you have?

 

For the darker look, the easiest solution is to add a colored finish that will be of the color you'd like. Don't buy the wood in function of its look/color, usually you can obtain a very good result by painting and applying a nice finish to most type of wood.

I have every available wood working tool.